{
  "id": 7323556,
  "title": "Golf: Scottish ‘ghost course’ by Gleneagles set for overseas buyer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/golf-scottish-ghost-course-by-gleneagles-set-for-overseas-buyer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:48:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/golf-scottish-ghost-course-by-gleneagles-set-for-overseas-buyer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A private golf course in Scotland, located near the Gleneagles resort, is reportedly set for sale to an overseas buyer for tens of millions of pounds. Known as gWest Golf Course, the site in Perthshire has been dormant since 2009 despite being planned as a £500 million exclusive resort with a six-star hotel. Currently on the market, the property is expected to attract global interest, with the United States, Middle East, or Far East likely to purchase it. Al Tajir family, the owners of Highland Spring water, initiated the sale of the 18-hole course situated on 639 acres of scenic countryside. The course, designed by renowned architect David McLay Kidd, has permission for 170 residential plots, a hotel and spa, and other leisure facilities. While the ambitious plans for the resort haven't been fully realized, a successful sale could enhance Scotland's tourism offerings.",
  "summary": "A top private golf course in Scotland bordering Gleneagles is expected to be sold to an overseas buyer for tens of millions of pounds. Perthshire venue gWest Golf Course, dubbed Scotland’s Ghost Course, was supposed to be a £500m exclusive resort with a six-star hotel but has remained largely closed since 2009. But it is [...]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/wont-reveal-my-face-will-file-fir-today-gurgaon-woman-biker-issues",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:31:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}